AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConsumer Debt Relief: Massachusetts will erase about $52M in debt for 6,000+ consumers after a settlement with alleged predatory debt collectors, and it permanently bars the accused companies from collecting or licensing in the state. Online Shopping & Payments: The FTC says Amazon Prime refunds will expand starting Oct. 1, raising the maximum payout to $200 for eligible customers, with payments via PayPal/Venmo or check. Food Safety: Saratoga Potato Chips recalled certain J. HIGGS loaded bacon & cheddar chips in five states due to potential undeclared soy. Kids’ Product Safety: Jerify recalled 30-piece Magnetic Humanoid Toy Sets nationwide over magnet ingestion hazards. Brand Moves: Mondelez plans a 2027 Oreo relaunch with packaging changes, more price points, and some formula updates. Tech & Consumer Fraud: A new look at AI-linked scams highlights how losses are hitting households hard, especially older victims. Energy Costs: California’s electricity prices ranked among the highest in the U.S., fueling another political fight over rate drivers. Auto Market Shift: With EV demand still below last year’s peak, automakers are leaning harder into hybrids as shoppers show more interest.
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